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Sunday night express wreck near Baker's Bridge
The Sunday night express for Montreal departing Boston at 7 45 collided with a local train from Boston at 7 15 at Baker's Bridge between Lincoln and Concord. At least 16 passengers died instantly and many injured. The crash is described as one of New England’s worst rail disasters in years.
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Montreal
Boston
Marlboro
Fitchburg
B. & M. Road
Baker’s Bridge
Lincoln
Concord
New England
Charles Francis Adams
Maine R. R
South Acton
Montreal Express
Rutland